Author Archive "Ambarin Afsar"

Sudharak Olwe is a photojournalist who has received acclaim the world over for his documentation of the changes and the issues that society is afflicted with. He speaks about the gear he takes along when he is out for days at a stretch.

Pattabi Raman is a biologist-turned photojournalist based in Pondicherry. His work on the aftermath of the Sri Lankan war has won him plenty of critical acclaim. In conversation with Ambarin Afsar, he shares his secret for blending in.

Sudhir Shivaram is one of India’s leading names in wildlife photography. Despite working as a Senior Project Manager at an MNC, he manages to find time to fuel his passion. Here, he speaks to Ambarin Afsar about his lifetime investment.

Nrupen Madhvani is a famous commercial photographer and has shot fashion, still life, automobiles, interiors, food and much more. He is of a meticulous bent of mind, and this is quite evident in his kit as well.

Kulwant Roy was responsible for some of the most iconic images in Indian history. However, for a long time, his images lay largely forgotten, till his nephew brought them to light. Here, Arya shares Roy’s treasure trove with us.

Prakash Tilokani is a name to be reckoned with, in wedding photography. Decades of expertise and a bent towards video has greatly influenced his kit. He shares what goes into a professional wedding photo kit.

The one question that everyone longs to ask a professional photographer is now answered by eight of them. Ambarin Afsar takes a look at the camera bags of some of the finest names in photography in an attempt to decode the gear they carry.

Bandeep Singh has a longstanding experience of 20 years and is known for his stylised editorial work and fine art photography. His personal work is deeply layered and conceptual. He speaks about the studio lighting setup that he uses on location.